The dispute between the two major cinema organizations of the country has deepened regarding the certification. Manufacturers 'association IMPAA has made several serious allegations against cine technician workers' association FWICE. There have been allegations by Impa that FWICE has described itself as the only entity in Western India. It is also alleged that the workers and producers working outside this situation are being fined. The complaint in this case has also reached the CCI (Competition Commission of India).
IMPAA Chairman DP Agarwal wrote in the complaint, 'We are indeed surprised that you are repeatedly representing that you are the only union that controls all workers, technicians and artists' unions in Western India. And you refuse to allow all producer associations and producers to work with non-members of your institution.
False claim to be 5 lakh workers
This is done on the basis of your claim that FWICE represents five lakh workers, while in reality your workers number is less than 50,000. This has been confirmed by the video recording of your treasurer Mr. Gangeshwarlal Srivastava. It states that the total active members of the trade union are all lightmen, staff, spot and production buoys, all workers in the art department and majority workers of all production crews, only 12,000. The total number of all your associates cannot exceed 50,000.
You also know that you are not the only association in the entertainment industry. There are also Shiv Sena Chitrapat Branch, Film Craft Federation, Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal and many other associations like BJP, Congress, MNS. Therefore, on the basis of imagination without pause, you are claiming to be the sole representative of all workers to mislead everyone.
IMPPA has been reminding its decision at every opportunity of violation of the order and advises you not to violate the law. The decision of the CCI has the same status as the High Court and can only be challenged in the Supreme Court. However, you have continued to instruct producers and your own partners, disregarding the CCI decision. CCI was approached by a producer Contilo Pictures Pvt Ltd against it. In this case, you issued letters of exclusion dated 29-3-18 / 26-11-18 to your affiliates. You also issued a threatening letter to Messrs on 30-11-18.
Explaining further, TP Aggarwal said, 'You and your colleagues have to realize that times have changed. No one can set the conditions. Everyone will have to work jointly and give full cooperation otherwise producers and industries will not be able to live. Producers are free to work with any person of their choice, whether or not a member of any association, at a price fixed by them. No one has any right to insist only on the employment of its members, conduct vigilance checks and stop shoots. Hiring non-members and imposing fines is a violation of the Competition Act given by CCI. The producers are independent, they have complete freedom to work. No one else can interfere with the idea decided or make any unreasonable demand as it is a violation of law '.
'IMPPA clearly tells you the total number of its employees and the restrictions imposed on you by CCI. It is your duty to ensure that under no circumstances should any of your colleagues use any form of strong weapon tactics against the film, TV or any other entertainment platform or producer. No one can abuse the law of the land. If you and your colleagues do this, you will do so entirely at your own risk, such as costs and consequences'.
Fines on people are a violation of rules
Explaining further, TP Aggarwal said, 'You and your colleagues have to realize that times have changed. No one can set the conditions. Everyone will have to work jointly and give full cooperation otherwise producers and industries will not be able to live. Producers are free to work with any person of their choice, whether or not a member of any association, at a price fixed by them. No one has any right to insist only on the employment of its members, conduct vigilance checks and stop shoots. Hiring non-members and imposing fines is a violation of the Competition Act given by CCI. The producers are independent, they have complete freedom to work. No one else can interfere with the idea decided or make any unreasonable demand as it is a violation of law '.
'IMPPA clearly tells you the total number of its employees and the restrictions imposed on you by CCI. It is your duty to ensure that under no circumstances should any of your colleagues use any form of strong weapon tactics against the film, TV or any other entertainment platform or producer. No one can abuse the law of the land. If you and your colleagues do this, you will do so entirely at your own risk, such as costs and consequences'.
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